Has the Lord called you to be a part of ministry? Have you responded by saying yes to being a core team member for youth ministry? Is your core team looking for a day to spend together? Are you a new core member who is trying to figure out what this youth ministry thing is all about? Are you a veteran core member and looking for some refresher tips?
If you said yes to any of these questions, then mark September 13, 2008 on your calendar! The OYM is hosting it's second annual core training day. Join other core members from across the diocese to learn how you can be the best youth ministry volunteer that you can be.
Come join us for a day to learn, to pray, and for fellowship!
Listen to those who went last year! Take their word for it! 
“Excellent program, thank you.”
“It gave me a lot to think about.”
“It made me realize I need to refocus on prayer.”
“It gave me new ideas and topics to implement and try.”
“As a y.m., I really needed to learn some of these things.”
“It made me realize the importance of my calling.”
“The day made me more confident in my role.”
“I want to be more compassionate and loving towards the teens, to see the teens through God’s eyes.”
“The training validated my new commitment to youth ministry.”
“It renewed and reenergized my call to serve teens and meet them where they are.”
“The training gave me great ideas for improving my ministry skills.”
“I got to know more about core.”
“I came to realize the power of prayer.”
“It helped to get our youth group to plan and organize better. On a personal note; to pray and walk with the Lord and guide the youth to do the same.”
“I now have more understanding of my role as a core member.”
“The training gave me great perspective.”
“Liz’s planning session and Sr. M. Dolorosa’s personal witness were awesome!”
“They all were great speakers with wonderful insight.”
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When: Saturday, September 13, 2008Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Cardinal Rigali Center
Cost: $45 per person or Parish Group Rate - $35/person for 3 or more
Registration: Opens online June 13, 2008, Seating is limited
For more information contact Tom Lancia at 314-633-2503, or at tomlancia@archstl.org [1]